This year’s event in New Orleans showcased Grammy winner Pharrell Williams. The Virgina performer/producer brought out Nelly, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop Dogg for big hits like “Hot In Herre,” “Pass The Courvoisier Part II,” and “Beautiful.”

The halftime duties were covered by the Electric Lady Janelle Monáe, legendary band Earth, Wind and Fire, the new face of blues Gary Clark Jr. along with N.O. natives Doctor John and Trombone Shorty.

Kendrick Lamar showed up the night before at the Slam Dunk competition. K-Dot ran through his tracks “m.A.A.d city” and “B***h, Don’t Kill My Vibe”.